Friday Five: Inspiration

I came across this post this morning while desperately trying not to be bored at work and thought it would be a fabulous post idea for my Friday five this week.  Though, mine may not have all the cute pics since most of my inspiration has been culled from a 2012 Mary Engelbreit calendar.

1.  I'm really trying to live dangerously this year.  It hasn't really worked yet but I want to grow a backbone and speak up for myself more.  Although, to follow this one I might just need to tattoo it on my forehead : )

2. "Clean out a corner of your mind and creativity will instantly fill it." (Dee Hock): I've had this quote tucked away in my desk since about January of this past year.  I love it!  And since I'm resolving to be more creative this, it's the perfect fit.  Now if I could only decide what information in my jam-packed full noggin of useless facts should be deleted...

3. "If your ship hasn't come in, swim out to it."  That's what I'm trying to do in 2013.  This whole single life with a boring job isn't all that it's cracked up to be, but since no one is handing me anything better, I need to make it happen.  I want to try to say yes more and create some really cool opportunities for myself.

4.  This is most definitely true.  I've never really wanted to leave for good (although London would be for good: )but I've wanted to see what was out there.  There are some amazing places out there that I've been listing and dreaming about for years.  I only hope that I'll have the opportunity to swim out to those ships one day. 

5.  I'm trying to be all about positivity this year so even though there might be cacti around, I want to see the blossoms.  Sometimes this is easier said than done...

Bonus #6: "Brainy is the new sexy." (Steven Moffat) I'm really not asking for much here, any slightly brainy guy will do.  (and if he just happens to be adorable and polished and wealthy, that would certainly not hurt...)